Thai Rivera (Comedy Central's Live at Gotham)

Thai Rivera's edgy and compelling true stories of life as a gay man in Los Angeles have made him a rising star at clubs around the country. The politically incorrect comedian will make you uncomfortable in the best way possible. Rivera quickly became an audience favorite during his regular sets at Hollywood Improv and Laugh Factory. He has appeared on tour with some of the most respected names in stand-up comedy, including Jo Koy and Russell Peters, and traveled as far away as Australia and Thule Greenland to perform for U.S. troops. He's been seen on Comedy Central's Live at Gotham and The Logo Network's One Night Stand Up. Now see him live when he comes to the Punch Line San Francisco.

Thai was working on new material. I know that's what comedians have to do but I was pretty disappointed because they weren't funny yet. When he did do his old material he prefaced it with "I'm so sick of my old material, but I'll do something...continued

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*April 15, 2014 at 8:00pm: Yuri and Friends Present — Thai Rivera *

Hosted by Yuri Kagan, this show includes local favorites Lydia Popovich, Johan Miranda, Marga Gomez and Yuri Kagan.

Born in Phoenix, Ariz., Thai Rivera was raised in the smaller, more rural town of Casa Grande, Ariz. When he was 19, he moved to Las Vegas where he lived the true Las Vegas party lifestyle. Tired of the fast pace of Vegas, he moved back to Phoenix and settled into a life of boring office work. He quickly tired of the life as a cubicle dweller, and when he found his way to the local comedy stage, he knew he’d never be bored again.

After becoming a finalist in a local comedy contest, he knew it was time to move to a city where he could hone his act. He moved to L.A. where he has become a favorite with audiences, bookers and his fellow comics.